Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems installing or running games from the Xbox app for PC and handhelds.

Windows 11 Windows 10 Summary This article explains how to run older apps and programs on the latest version of Windows by fixing common compatibility issues. With each new version of Windows, users often experience compatibility issues with older apps or programs. This guide explains why such issues occur and provides practical solutions to address them. Why do apps become incompatible Apps ...

Close the game. In the search box on the Windows taskbar, type and then select Task Manager. Select More details. In the list of running processes, select the Broadcast bar server (bcastdvr.exe) process (if it's still there), and then select End task. Restart your game and try recording again.

Summary When it comes to optimizing your Windows device, one of the key optimization areas is the startup process. The applications that run automatically when your device boots up can impact both the speed of your startup and the overall performance of your system. By customizing which applications launch on startup, you can streamline your routine, ensuring that only the tools you need for ...

Discusses the release of the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) to help remove specific prevalent malicious software from Windows-based computers.

Quiet mode and Passive mode All the functions of the Repair Tool can be automated by running the tool in Quiet or Passive mode. This has the benefit of requiring no user interaction for the tool to run. This is especially helpful in large deployments in which system administrators can configure the tool (through the command line) and also collect logs in specified locations. Data collection ...

Keeping your Surface up to date helps it perform at its best. In addition to software updates for Windows, it's also important to install hardware updates—these include drivers and firmware. Each Surface device is eligible to receive new driver and firmware updates until its end-of-servicing date listed in Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices. You can ...

Quick Assist lets someone you trust take over your Windows PC and fix a problem from wherever they are.